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Hmv Group PLC

Public limited company

Hill House, 1 Little New Street, London, EC4A 3TR

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03412290

Company number

31 Jul 1997

Incorporated

0

Active officers

28 Apr 2012

Last accounts made up to

Hmv Group PLC company overview

Hmv Group PLC is a public limited company registered with company number 03412290. It was incorporated on 31 Jul 1997 and dissolved on 30 Dec 2020 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at Hill House, 1 Little New Street, London, EC4A 3TR. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Hmv Media Group PLC and 1 other name.

Hmv Group PLC upcoming deadlines

This company is dissolved, so the register shows no filing deadlines for it.

Hmv Group PLC at a glance

23 years

Years on the register

8,553 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Elaine, Philip, David

379

Filings on record

Latest: 30 Dec 2020

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Hmv Group PLC

Nature of business (SIC codes)

47789

Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores (not commercial art galleries and opticians)

70100

Activities of head offices

Allowable expenses for Hmv Group PLC

Based on Hmv Group PLC's SIC codes (47789, 70100), these are typical tax-deductible expenses for a retail & e-commerce and professional & creative services company. Claiming them lowers the profit you pay corporation tax on.

Stock & packaging

Goods bought for resale, boxes, labels and packing materials.

Postage & courier costs

Royal Mail, couriers and fulfilment centre fees.

Platform & website fees

Shopify, Amazon, Etsy and payment processing charges.

Online advertising

Google Ads, social media ads and marketplace promotions.

Design tools & equipment

Creative software, cameras, drawing tablets and props.

Professional memberships

HMRC-approved professional body subscriptions.

Business travel

Trains, flights, hotels and subsistence for client work.

Working from home

A share of household bills or the £6-a-week flat rate.

Vehicle & mileage

45p a mile for the first 10,000 business miles in a personal car.

Staff & director salaries

Wages, employer NI and pension contributions paid through PAYE.

Accountancy & legal fees

Bookkeeping, year-end accounts, tax advice and company secretarial costs.

Business insurance

Public liability, professional indemnity and employer's liability cover.

Phone & internet

Business mobile contracts, broadband and a share of home internet.

General guidance only — every expense must be wholly and exclusively for business. Ask an accountant

Tax guide for businesses like Hmv Group PLC

How much tax does a retail & e-commerce and professional & creative services company pay?

UK companies pay corporation tax at 19% on profits up to £50,000, rising to 25% above £250,000, with marginal relief in between. Claiming every allowable expense reduces taxable profit.

Does a company like Hmv Group PLC need to register for VAT?

VAT registration is compulsory once taxable turnover passes £90,000 in any rolling 12 months. Many businesses register voluntarily to reclaim VAT on costs.

How much does an accountant cost for a limited company in London?

Fixed-fee accountants typically charge £60–£200 a month for a small limited company, covering year-end accounts, corporation tax and the confirmation statement.

Can directors of Hmv Group PLC pay themselves in dividends?

Most small company directors take a low salary plus dividends. Dividends are paid from profits after corporation tax, with an annual £500 dividend allowance.

Filing history

  1. 30 Dec 2020 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  2. 30 Sep 2020 · LIQ14

    Liquidation voluntary creditors return of final meeting

  3. 19 Sep 2019 · LIQ03

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  4. 25 Sep 2018 · LIQ03

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  5. 25 Sep 2018 · LIQ10

    Liquidation voluntary removal of liquidator by court

  6. 20 Sep 2017 · LIQ03

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  7. 16 Sep 2016 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  8. 18 Sep 2015 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  9. 6 Feb 2015 · 2.24B

    Liquidation in administration progress report with brought down date

  10. 5 Aug 2014 · 600

    Liquidation voluntary appointment of liquidator

  11. 30 Jul 2014 · 2.24B

    Liquidation in administration progress report with brought down date

  12. 16 Jul 2014 · 2.34B

    Liquidation in administration move to creditors voluntary liquidation

  13. 3 Jul 2014 · 2.24B

    Liquidation in administration progress report with brought down date

  14. 10 Jan 2014 · 2.24B

    Liquidation in administration progress report with brought down date

  15. 10 Jan 2014 · 2.31B

    Liquidation in administration extension of period

  16. 8 Jan 2014 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

  17. 28 Aug 2013 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

  18. 16 Aug 2013 · 2.24B

    Liquidation in administration progress report with brought down date

  19. 9 Apr 2013 · F2.18

    Liquidation administration notice deemed approval of proposals

  20. 14 Mar 2013 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

Showing the latest 20 of 379 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Hmv Group PLC

Hmv Group PLC is a UK public limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 03412290 since 31 Jul 1997. Its listed activities include other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores (not commercial art galleries and opticians), activities of head offices. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Hmv Group PLC filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Hmv Group PLC has 379 filings on record. Keeping on top of these deadlines avoids automatic penalties from Companies House and HMRC, which start at £150 for late accounts.

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Hmv Group PLC – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Hmv Group PLC?

Hmv Group PLC is registered at Companies House under company number 03412290.

When was Hmv Group PLC incorporated?

Hmv Group PLC was incorporated on 31 Jul 1997 as a public limited company.

Who are the directors of Hmv Group PLC?

Current officers are Elaine Marriner (secretary), Philip Edward Rowley (director) and David Alexander Robertson Adams (director).

What does Hmv Group PLC do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 47789 – Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores (not commercial art galleries and opticians); 70100 – Activities of head offices.

Where is Hmv Group PLC registered?

The registered office address is Hill House, 1 Little New Street, London, EC4A 3TR.

Is Hmv Group PLC still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved liquidation on 30 Dec 2020.

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